Need To Know: 2019 Grand Prix

DETROIT, MI — The Grand Prix is this weekend, when one locals favorite traditions transforming Detroit’s Belle Isle into a race track. Don’t miss Friday when all of the events are free, thanks to Comerica Bank.

The event features fast cars, concerts and ceremonies. Tickets can be purchased here.

Below is the Grand Prix weekend schedule:

Friday, May 31, 2019

COMERICA BANK FREE PRIX DAY
Gate admission is free of charge and all grandstands are open.

• 7:30 a.m. Gates open
• 7:45 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli Practice 1
• 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. IMSA Weather Tech Sports Car Championship Practice 1 (DPi/GT Daytona)
• 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. NTT IndyCar Series Practice 1
• Noon – 12:30 p.m. Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli Practice 2
• 12:50 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Practice 2 (DPi/GT Daytona)
• 3 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. NTT IndyCar Series Practice 2
• 3:50 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. NTT IndyCar Series Pit Stop Practice
• 4:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli Qualifying – Race #1
• 5:15 p.m. – 5:55 p.m. IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Qualifying (DPi/GT Daytona)

Saturday, June 1, 2019

• 8 a.m. Gates Open
• 8:20 a.m. – 8:40 a.m. IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Warm-Up (DPi /GT Daytona)
• 9 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli Series pre-race ceremonies (BCBSM Pit Lane)
• 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Muscle Car Challenge (Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli – Race #1)
• 10:15 a.m. – 10:35 a.m. Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli post-race ceremonies (Autotrader Winner’s Circle)
• 10:15 a.m. – 11 a.m. IMSA WTSCC Drivers’ Autograph Session – Location TBD
• 10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. NTT IndyCar Series – Qualifying for Dual I
• 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. IMSA WTSCC Live Auction benefitting Austin Hatcher Foundation – Location TBD
• 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. IMSA Weather Tech Sports Car Championship – Open Grid Fan Walk – Pit Lane
• 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Chevrolet Sports Car Classic (IMSA Weather Tech Sports Car Championship Race) – 100 minutes – Live TV Broadcast timeline
• 12:40 p.m. Green Flag waves
• 12:45 pm – 1:30 p.m. NTT IndyCar Series Drivers Autograph Session (Firestone Fan Village within Meijer Fan Zone)
• 2:20 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. IMSA WTSCC Post-Race Ceremonies (Autotrader Winner’s Circle)
• 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. NTT IndyCar Series pre-race ceremonies
• 3 -6 p.m. Chevrolet Dual in Detroit – Dual I (NTT IndyCar Series Race – 70 laps) – Live TV Broadcast timeline
• 3:42 p.m. (estimated) Green Flag waves
• 5:40 p.m. (estimated) NTT IndyCar Series post-race ceremonies (Autotrader Winner’s Circle)
• 6 p.m. (estimated) Concert: Frankie Ballard – Entertainment Stage within Meijer Fan Zone

Sunday, June 2, 2019

• 8 a.m. Gates Open
• 10 - 10:30 a.m. Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli Drivers Autograph Session (DGP Heritage Exhibit Tent)
• 10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. NTT IndyCar Series Qualifying – Dual II
• 11:35 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli pre-race ceremonies
• 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Motor City Dash (Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli – Race #2)
• 1 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli post-race ceremonies (Autotrader Winner’s Circle)
• 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Concert: Stone Temple Pilots – Entertainment Stage within Meijer Fan Zone
• 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 30th Detroit Grand Prix Celebration Activities
• 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. NTT IndyCar Series Pre-race
• 3 - 6 p.m. Chevrolet Dual in Detroit - Dual II (NTT IndyCar Series Race #2 – 70 laps) – Live TV Broadcast timeline
• 3:42 p.m. (estimated) Green Flag waves
• 5:40 p.m. (estimated) NTT IndyCar Series post-race ceremonies (Autotrader Winner’s Circle)

Watch coverage of the Grand Prix below: